Several years ago, (I am losing track of time with each baby so, I have no idea how far back it was, so I figured "several years ago" would be a safe statement), Several years ago I went to a Catholic Women's Conference. There was a speaker by the name of "So-In-So" who really made an impression on me. Really. She started talking about the day to day life of motherhood, the humdrum chores you do every day, and compared them to the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Some moms, not me of course, but some moms make a gourmet breakfast, hopelessly work through piles of laundry, teach, wipe, feed, clean, kiss boo boos, teach, wipe, feed, clean, wait, did I already say that? and then somehow, feel inadequate. Like maybe they are not contributing enough to the Church or to society.
So, I am going to enlighten you, as this dear woman did for me, whose name I can't remember who was a speaker at that conference I can't remember when it was. :)
Drumroll please.....
Some moms, not me of course, but some moms make a gourmet breakfast, hopelessly work through piles of laundry, teach, wipe, feed, clean, kiss boo boos, teach, wipe, feed, clean, wait, did I already say that? and then somehow, feel inadequate. Like maybe they are not contributing enough to the Church or to society.
So, I am going to enlighten you, as this dear woman did for me, whose name I can't remember who was a speaker at that conference I can't remember when it was. :)
Drumroll please.....
Feed the Hungry
Give Drink to the Thirsty
Shelter the Homeless
Clothe the Naked
Visit the Sick
Visit those in Prison
Wake the Dead
or is that Bury the Dead? oh well.
Don't try to save the world, moms, you are doing just that!
Love it. Next you should do one on the Spiritual works of Mercy as they manifest themselves in motherhood.
ReplyDeleteThis one was a little easier to come up with. Didn't really even have to think about it. The other set will take a little brain juice, but I will deliver soon!
DeleteThis really made my night.
ReplyDeleteYea!! :) That's what I'm here for.
DeleteSuch an adorable Blog!
ReplyDeleteThis post, with such perfect pictures, is PRICELESS. And I love your sentence that so perfectly sums it up.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really enjoyed reading your blog. Especially the Cloistered Heart. Such beautiful imagery there! and I can so relate.
DeleteToo funny! Thank you for releasing me from my guilt at not being part of the parish groups. I'm co-captain of the Domestic Church.
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